Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SZ-10

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 2 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and SZ-10 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.